TransPerfect’s third-quarter revenues hit USD 118m, putting the company on track to achieve USD 770–775m in FY2019 revenues, an increase of over 9% versus 2018. Continue reading
LEP consumers are especially vulnerable to predatory practices by debt collectors, says NYC’s Department of Consumer Affairs; recommends requiring language access services. Continue reading
Slator 2019 US Healthcare Interpreting Report
Slator’s 2019 report on the US healthcare interpreting market, analysis of the competitive landscape, buyer job titles, major hospital systems, and more actionable insights. Continue reading
As CEO Retires, Paras and Associates Adopts Employee Ownership Trust Model
As founder and CEO Melinda Paras prepares to step down, the interpreting technology company is transferring ownership of the company to its employees. Continue reading
Machine Translation for Consumers: China’s Youdao Seeks to Raise 300m in US IPO
Chinese e-learning provider Youdao files to go public in New York, seeking to raise USD 300m. Youdao’s suite of products centers around online dictionaries and machine translation tools. Continue reading
Toptranslation Launches Lexeri, the Next-Gen Enterprise Terminology Solution
Lexeri by Toptranslation integrates terminology management across the enterprise, featuring individual rights and roles, custom approval processes, a Chrome extension, and much more. Continue reading
Turbulence in Media Localization as Deluxe Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Deluxe Entertainment Services Group files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a bid to stay afloat, signalling further shifts in the media localization landscape. Continue reading
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Slator Job Index Jumps Nearly 1.5 Points in October 2019
The Slator Language Industry Job Index (LIJI), which tracks how employment activity trends across the global language industry, jumps 1.5 points in October 2019. Continue reading
TransPerfect Buys Lylo, Lassostudios, Sublime, and AGM in Media Loc Acquisition Spree
TransPerfect acquires France-based media localization provider Lylo and three smaller players in a move to compete at scale in media localization. Continue reading
ATA Board of Directors Faces Backlash over Decoupling Decision
Two longtime members have launched an independent campaign in response to an ATA Board of Directors decision to open the certification exam to non-members starting January 1, 2021. Continue reading
Reader Polls: Linguists vs. AB5, Unbabel Predictions, Recruiters Calling, LSP Growth
Do recruiters approach language professionals? Do LSPs expect growth in 2019? Will California linguists win exemption from AB5? Could Unbabel have a major impact? Continue reading
The Right Dynamics: Why Private Equity and Venture Capitalists Invest in the Language Industry
Two Silicon Valley venture capitalists and a private equity investor discuss their rationale for investing in the language industry, weighing in on an industry undergoing a profound shift. Continue reading
So, You’re a Vendor Manager…What Exactly Do You Do?
Although automation makes the job of a vendor manager easier, investing in relationships is key to building trust within a team — and managing an LSP’s reputation among freelancers. Continue reading
Why Parkland Memorial Hospital Insourced Interpreting and Invested in Dallas County
Language Services Director Meredith Stegall explains how moving Parkland Hospital’s multilingual call center and interpreting operations in-house saved millions and created local jobs. Continue reading
Here’s How Appen Collects the Language Data So Central to AI
Appen CEO, Mark Brayan, speaks at SlatorCon San Francisco 2019 on the expensive, complex, and crucial process of collecting language data for AI. Continue reading
Google Resumes Human Transcription of Assistant Audio Content
Google touts new data privacy protections for its transcription programs, which were suspended after a reviewer leaked confidential Dutch audio in July 2019. Continue reading
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